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Home > Blog > Primerus Xpress eNewsletter - May
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020

Primerus Xpress eNewsletter - May

 

 

In addition to the featured articles below, make sure you visit the Primerus Coronavirus Updates page here.

 

Immigration

Trusts & Estates

Wills

Labor & Employment

Real Estate

 

 

Taxation

Intellectual Property

Business

Veterinary Law

Insurance

 

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Premises Liability

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Immigration

 

Switzerland: Assignment-Related Expenses

 

By: Elénore Gallopin

 

Suter Howald Rechtsanwälte- Zurich, Switzerland

 

The Swiss Federal Council just adopted several modifications of laws and ordinances in the field of immigration. In particular, one amendment is of importance for foreign service providers as it concerns the obligation to reimburse assignment-related expenses to the employees assigned to Switzerland.

 

Full Article

 

 

Trusts & Estates

 

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Estate Administration Mistakes to Avoid

 

By: Andrew Bullard

 

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, LLP -Raleigh, North Carolina

 

If you have been named or appointed as the personal representative (also sometimes called “executor” or “administrator”) for a loved one’s estate, it is important to understand the responsibilities the role entails.

 

Full Article

 

 

Wills

 

 

 

Who Gets What When There Isn't a Will?

 

Thomas & Libowitz, P.A. - Baltimore, Maryland

 

Maryland has always had laws in place to dictate what happens to someone’s estate when they die without a Last Will and Testament. In the last year one of those laws has changed slightly, specifically Senate Bill 317 was enacted on October 1, 2019.

 

Full Article

 

 

Labor & Employment

 

South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission to Reactivate Fines for Reports and Forms on May 1, 2020

 

By: Jenny Newman

 

Collins & Lacy, P.C.- Columbia, South Carolina

 

As of May 1, 2020, the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission will begin to issue fines for reports and forms not timely filed by their respective due date.The Commission briefly suspended issuing fines at the end of November 2019 during the implementation of KERMIT.

Full Article

 

 

 

Real Estate

 

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Real Estate Contracts: Do Urban Planning Violations Always Lead to Nullity?

 

By: Gloria Delgado & Ulrike Beuselinck

 

Seeds of Law- Brussels, Belgium

 

The Supreme Court recently handed down a court decision declaring a real estate contract null and void because of a violation of the urban planning rules. The Supreme Court took into account the fact that the violation could be regularized in order to comply with the purpose of the underlying violated rule.

Full Article

 

 

Taxation

 

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Law Amendment About Valuable Housing Tax

 

By: Nilgun Yamaner

 

Yamaner & Yamaner Law Office- Istanbul, Turkey

 

In the General Assembly of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) dated 11.02.2020, the Real Estate Tax Law was amended to revise the Valuable Housing Tax liability and exemptions. The changes will enter into force after they are published in the Official Gazette.

Full Article

 

 

Intellectual Property

 

 

Intellectual Property: Lego Protects Building Sets Against Chinese Imitations

 

By: Olga Stepanova

 

WINHELLER Attorneys at Law & Tax Advisors - Frankfurt am Main, Germany

At the end of January, the Danish toy manufacturer Lego achieved an important stage victory in its fight against unfair competitors. The Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court prohibited a Chinese company from selling toys heavily based on Lego sets.

 

Full Article

 

 

Business

 

Will a Merger Help My Business?

 

Stephenson Fournier- Houston, Texas

 

As owner of a closely-held business, you have created a company culture and have systems and a brand in place that have brought you success. You are accustomed to being responsible primarily to yourself and your partners and associates.

Full Article

 

 

Premises Liability

 

Slip and Fall Claims: What Small Business Owners Should Know

 

Szilagyi & Daly- Hartford, Connecticut

 

An employee, customer or other guest has slipped and fallen on your property in Connecticut, and you’re wondering if that person can sue you. First of all, you’ll want to know that such incidents fall under what’s called premises liability law. This law requires property owners to take reasonable steps to protect all lawful entrants from foreseeable harm.

Full Article

 

 

Veterinary Law

 

Understanding Cannabis and Industrial Hemp in Veterinary Medicine

 

By: Daniel Baxter

 

Wilke Fleury LLP - Sacramento, California

 

If you have been closely following the legal landscape attending to the use and discussion of cannabis in a veterinary application, you are familiar with the fact that 2019 provided little clarity on what veterinarians can and cannot do.

 

Full Article

 

 

Insurance

 

How Plaintiffs' Protective Orders Could Force Insurance Carriers to Violate Federal/State Anti-Fraud Regulations

 

Zupkus & Angell, P.C. - Denver, Colorado

 

In personal injury cases, plaintiffs attempt to recover damages for injuries allegedly caused by another party. In adjudicating such claims, courts necessarily must consider the medical records and information of the plaintiff.

 

Full Article

 

 

 

A webinar series hosted by Primerus members is ongoing. Click here for a full schedule of webinars and to register.

 

 

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Primerus Small Group Round Tables

 

Primerus invites you to join a small group round table discussion via Zoom Video Conference. Connect with Primerus lawyers and other in-house counsel/corporate executives for a 30-35 minute session. The group will entertain dialogue on a variety of topics including but not limited to the following:

· Do you have specific questions about your business operation during the Pandemic? (Employment, Cyber Security, Technology, Business Overhead, Insurance, Contracts, etc.)

· Are you interested in hearing from others on how they are leading their organizations through the ongoing challenges?

· Do you simply want to fight social isolation?

 

If you are interested in joining an upcoming session email Chris Dawe for scheduling options.

 

 

About Primerus

Primerus is a society of the world's finest independent, boutique law firms. With nearly 200 member firms in 50 countries, Primerus provides clients easy access to the right lawyer, with the right skills, in the right location, and at the right cost.We seek out, accept and retain only the best firms for membership. Each firm is screened to ensure its commitment to excellence as embodied in the Six Pillars: Integrity, Excellent Work Product, Reasonable Fees, Continuing Legal Education, Civility and Community Service.

 

 

 

 

The Primerus Client Resource Institute

The Primerus Client Resource Institute (PCRI) is the client section of the Primerus membership intended for in-house counsel, risk managers, claims managers, and corporate executives who are responsible for the legal affairs of their companies. Given the challenges of doing business in today's fast-paced, global economy, it has never been more important for companies around the world to develop trusted relationships with law firms that offer high quality legal services at reasonable fees. Primerus seeks out, screens and audits our firms to make sure we have only the finest, so companies in need of legal services can call upon any Primerus lawyer with complete confidence that he or she is reasonably priced, highly competent, and worthy of your trust.

 

Join Today

 

 

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·Avis Budget

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The2019 Fall Paradigm Magazinedelivers articles regarding developments and trends in legal issues relevant to corporate clients around the world, while showcasing Primerus members as leaders with the expertise to assist clients with any legal needs they may have.

 

 

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Legal Disclaimer: The general information contained in this e-Newsletter is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be legal advice, and should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. You should consult legal counsel regarding your individual circumstance.


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